JOURNAL ARTICLE

To Urbino We Go: PIERO'S FACES AND THE VERSE OF MARY JO SALTER.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2026, v. 95, n. 1. P. 60 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HAMMER, LANGDON 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the delayed recognition of Italian painter Piero della Francesca, whose work gained significant acclaim in the 20th century for its perspectival precision and emotional restraint. The author reflects on Mary Jo Salter's personal connection to Piero's art, particularly "The Flagellation of Christ," and explores the enigmatic figures in the painting, which have puzzled art historians. The piece also draws a parallel between the depiction of suffering in art and the continuity of everyday life, highlighting the contrast between the painting's somber themes and the celebratory atmosphere outside the museum. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2026/01, Vol. 95, Issue 1, p60
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:189377992
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